Michigan football was left for dead, counted out after losing to Texas — the first non-rival to beat the Wolverines at home since 2015 (outside of the 2020 COVID year). But after beating USC, suddenly, the maize and blue have life anew.

ANN ARBOR – Michigan’s Big Ten opener against No. 11 USC was a wild rollercoaster, but the 18th Wolverines left the stadium happy Saturday after pulling out a thrilling 27-24 victory.

Michigan gave ground and pound a new meaning in its victory over USC on Saturday at the Big House. The Wolverines rushed for 290 yards on 46 attempts. That’s the good news from the Wolverines’ offense in the 27-24 win. The bad news is the passing game. Michigan quarterback Alex Orji was 7-of-12 for 32 passing yards.

After Michigan football beat USC this past week, ESPN has the Wolverines as one of its first four out. However, CBS Sports' resident prognosticator, Jerry Palm, sees things differently. According to Palm,

Michigan's 27-24 win vs USC last Saturday had 6.3 million viewers, making it CBS' highest-rated Week 4 college football game in 10 years

Michigan football scored a 27-24 win over USC on Saturday behind a strong showing from Kalel Mullings and the Wolverines' defense in Alex Orji's first start.

The USC Trojans vs Michigan Wolverines matchup in Ann Arbor was one of the most highly-anticipated college football games in

Michigan Wolverines vs. USC Trojans was college football's most-watched game of Week 4 of 2024 season, reports CBS Sports

Two Michigan football players were recognized by the Big Ten for their high-level play in an upset win over Southern Cal. Edge rusher Josaiah Stewart was named Big Ten defensive player of the week, while punter Tommy Doman was named Big Ten special teams player of the week,